Maintenance Technologist l

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun!

Summary

The SkyGuardian Mission Trainer (SMT) Technician I position will support the daily deployed operations of the simulator at our Belgium location. The ideal candidate will perform organizational-level maintenance on SMTs and PMTs in accordance with Technical Data under direct supervision. This position will execute preventative maintenance actions, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, testing, and removal and installation of electronic and IT systems and subsystems utilizing best maintenance practices as identified by the approved instruction manuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interfaces with the customer on a regular basis, excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
• Able to adhere to CAE approved technical data
• Documents all maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing aircraft logs and records utilizing maintenance logs.
• Applies basic technical knowledge to solve problems by referencing Technical Data including determining the location and issues related to isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.
• Requires a basic understanding of the PMATS, PMT, SMT or GCS technical data
• Uses common and complex test instruments to isolate malfunctions and develop concrete solutions for remediation
• Work may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices
• Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related
• Applies basic technical knowledge of electronic principles in determining malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations
• This technician works initially under immediate supervision and receives technical guidance, as required, from a higher-level technician during training
• Deployed operations will not be under direct supervision, requiring the ability to communicate issues in a timely manner
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables
• Basic understanding of MS Windows
• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Professional suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Additional "on-the-job" training may be required.
• Must be able to lift/carry items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations
• Must be willing to travel to international locations for up to 6 months/year, supporting 90-day rotations
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon hire
• Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date
• Must possess and be able to maintain current DoD clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant career field
• Minimum of one year actual and recent Aircraft Avionics, Ground Control Station, SATCOM maintenance, Military Aviation, and/or Communications experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic electronics maintenance and repair
• Possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft and ground control station electronics maintenance
• Know basic theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and a basic knowledge of electronic principles

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• This position requires a DoD secret security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

Position Type

On Call (Fixed Term)

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

All for building a safer, smarter world

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

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